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Leslie Evangelista, a physiotherapist at Hong Kong Sports Clinic who specialises in strength training for midlife, says that while someone in their 20s can “borrow from tomorrow and get away with it ... a midlife body keeps the receipts”. Photo: May Tse
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Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up

Driven by status and events like Hyrox, many midlife Hongkongers are pushing themselves to the limit. But experts warn of the dangers.

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Fit after 50: How Indian influencer couple beat chronic pain with exercise

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He’s 90 and still runs half-marathons. How this retired professor defies age

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She traded Wall Street for acupuncture to solve pain that had derailed her life

The daughter of a Hong Kong surgeon, Winnie Chan Wang reveals how wanting to ‘hack’ her body led her to learn traditional Chinese medicine.

After she suffered a debilitating tailbone injury that left her in chronic pain, Winnie Chan Wang studied and found relief in acupuncture, and later trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Photo: heartcenter.la
After she suffered a debilitating tailbone injury that left her in chronic pain, Winnie Chan Wang studied and found relief in acupuncture, and later trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Photo: heartcenter.la
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‘Saved my life’: how music fandoms help Gen Z with mental health and connection

Studies show fan communities for Blackpink and other groups are about more than music. One mum’s online platform is leading the charge.

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How tai chi energises these Chinese retirees: ‘everyone’s health has improved’

Tai chi practitioners at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven talk about learning the ancient Chinese practice and how it benefits health and spirit.

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Lose sleep, gain weight: how chronic sleep loss can add 0.5kg every 6 weeks

Shortening adequate sleep by 80 minutes a night saw adults’ weight go up one pound in just six weeks in a recent study.

Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain and increases in sedentary behaviour and insulin resistance, according to a recent Columbia University study. Photo: Shutterstock
Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain and increases in sedentary behaviour and insulin resistance, according to a recent Columbia University study. Photo: Shutterstock
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How TCM helped a 71-year-old with Parkinson’s run 100 marathons in 100 days

American chiropractor and TCM practitioner Larry Grogin shares how Chinese herbs and acupuncture helped him as he made his way across the US.

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Indian spiritual leader on finding inner peace and ‘the charm of Hong Kong’

On a recent Hong Kong visit, Chinmaya Mission head Swami Swaroopananda spoke about meditation, mindset and the ‘happening’ city he grew up in.

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Low-inflammation diet can cut dementia risk by almost 30%. Here’s how

Researchers find that anti-inflammatory foods can even lower risk for those with the markers of Alzheimer’s that show up long before onset.

A new study suggests eating an anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk by almost 30 per cent, even in those with the markers for Alzheimer's that show up long before onset. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why losing weight involves more than counting calories

If you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. However, calorie uptake is affected by ripeness, processing and burn rate.

Weighing ingredients that you eat gives you a rough idea of calories, but your calorie uptake depends on a number of factors. Photo: Shutterstock
Weighing ingredients that you eat gives you a rough idea of calories, but your calorie uptake depends on a number of factors. Photo: Shutterstock
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8 surprising sleep facts and why shut-eye affects every aspect of our lives

From the science behind sleep paralysis to lucid dreams and memory making, experts help us understand little-known but vital aspects of sleep.

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Hong Kong start-ups are closing ‘glaring gap’ in women’s health technology

Meet the Hong Kong innovators who are addressing the needs for women-focused health solutions, from apps to fertility treatment centres.

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She lost her infant son. Strength training helped her rebuild her life

After losing her son Joshua, diet and weightlifting helped Beatrice Caffrey build physical and emotional strength. Now she’s helping others.

After losing her 11-month-old son Joshua, German hotelier Beatrice Caffrey used a change in diet and strength training to become the “healthiest and strongest” version of herself. Now, through her fitness app and social media presence, she’s helping others do the same. Photo: Beatrice Caffrey
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Sunburn in children can cause skin cancer later in life. How to protect them

A dermatologist and a cancer research expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety.

Children should wear sunscreen with a high SPF and UVA protection, and should reapply regularly, according to a dermatologist and a cancer research expert, who explain why sunburn is so dangerous for children and how to protect them. Photo: Shutterstock
Children should wear sunscreen with a high SPF and UVA protection, and should reapply regularly, according to a dermatologist and a cancer research expert, who explain why sunburn is so dangerous for children and how to protect them. Photo: Shutterstock
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50km ultra-marathon on ‘magical’ 5-day Easter Island holiday a race like no other

A five-day running and hiking tour of Rapa Nui left this writer in awe of the Pacific island’s landscape and spirituality, and slightly lost.

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What is ‘urge surfing’? How does it help with addiction and bad habits?

The technique manages cravings and compulsive behaviours like phone addiction by encouraging people to ride out their urges like waves.

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Strength training helped a mum save her kids. Now she’s urging others to start

Jennifer Wannenmacher rescued her children from a risky sea incident. The 47-year-old shares how to build strength in middle age.

Hong Kong-based emcee Jennifer Wannenmacher lifts weights at the Coastal Fitness gym in North Point. The mother of three describes how years of strength training enabled her to lift her kids out of troubled waters when a day of coasteering turned treacherous. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong-based emcee Jennifer Wannenmacher lifts weights at the Coastal Fitness gym in North Point. The mother of three describes how years of strength training enabled her to lift her kids out of troubled waters when a day of coasteering turned treacherous. Photo: Edmond So
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‘Darling, we made it’: 67-year-old completes 2,200km run to honour late wife

Lim Shyang Guey’s 86-day run around Peninsular Malaysia to raise money for cancer treatment in honour of his late wife finished on June 21.

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‘Midlife is the time’: why dementia prevention should start in your 40s

From high blood pressure to hearing loss, cognitive-decline risk factors surface earlier than you think. Here’s how to reduce your risk.

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How often should your air conditioner be cleaned to prevent health risks?

Unclean AC units harbouring mould, fungi, bacteria and worse pose myriad health risks, including triggering allergic rhinitis or asthma.

One expert recommends that air conditioners should be professionally cleaned at least once a year, with twice a year being a better target to prevent significant mould growth, which generally begins around five to six months after cleaning. Photo: Shutterstock
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Don’t have life sorted by 25? Not to worry – why TCM says your peak comes later

Traditional Chinese medicine observes peak physical and reproductive age as 28 for women and 32 for men, much older than in Western medicine.

A traditional Chinese medicine doctor looks at a research model of acupuncture points on the human body. Acupuncture is one of several treatments traditionally prescribed in TCM to ensure transitions between later life cycles feel smooth. Photo: Shutterstock
A traditional Chinese medicine doctor looks at a research model of acupuncture points on the human body. Acupuncture is one of several treatments traditionally prescribed in TCM to ensure transitions between later life cycles feel smooth. Photo: Shutterstock
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Can too much running cause colon cancer? New study raises questions

Study finds unusually high rates of precancerous colon polyps in endurance runners, raising concerns over marathoning’s impact on gut health.

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‘I was a mess’: how Hong Kong-born comedian turned her life around

Kiki Yeung survived a life-threatening autoimmune illness as a teen but was left ‘depressed and suicidal’. Here’s how she moved forward.

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The tick time bomb – how the bug can cause a meat allergy that can kill

Alpha-gal syndrome triggered by tick bites can cause serious allergic reactions after eating meat and dairy – but now there’s a drug for it.

The lone star tick is one of the species whose bite is known to cause alpha-gal syndrome. Photo: US Centres for Disease Control via AP
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